Flaming Leaves Festival

Their slogan says it best: Blues, brews, BBQs

Why settle for just looking at the pretty changing leaves when you can look at the changing leaves while watching some of the nation’s best ski jumpers take to the 90-meter tower in Lake Placid? This annual event bids goodbye to fall, and fall foliage, with blues bands and barbecue chefs at the base and ski jump competitions in the background. (In case you’re wondering: There’s no snow – the jumpers land on mats.)

At a glance

Admission includes a chairlift ride to the base of the 120-meter ski jump tower and an elevator ride to the top
Festival admission free with the purchase of an Olympic Sites Passport
Lawn games, horseshoe tournament and other activities, too